tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post3296454834430816294..comments2024-01-06T19:22:39.273+13:00Comments on 100 NZ World War One Memorials 1914-2014: John Mainer Corbett - Waihi Memorial - updateHelen Vailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16129679953598828045noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-29833613271764046262015-08-11T20:29:30.603+12:002015-08-11T20:29:30.603+12:00Hi Karina, we have a fairly complete family tree f...Hi Karina, we have a fairly complete family tree for John (he was my great granddad's brother). I am most happy to compare notes to help you find if you are related also. feel free to email me. suz.corbett (at) gmail (dot) comSuz123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11181638747148169755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-3773290446411426882015-08-11T20:27:12.521+12:002015-08-11T20:27:12.521+12:00Hi there, from memory I don't remember an Ada ...Hi there, from memory I don't remember an Ada in our family tree but if you want to send me an email I am most happy to compare notes and see if anything lines up.<br />suz.corbett (at) gmail.comSuz123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11181638747148169755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-34238982110564673872015-06-23T12:34:10.389+12:002015-06-23T12:34:10.389+12:00I believe this could be a relative of mine relatin...I believe this could be a relative of mine relating to my Great Nana Ivy May CorbettKarina Ruebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-72246508149184661102015-06-23T12:27:46.275+12:002015-06-23T12:27:46.275+12:00Hi Suz123
I think this maybe a relative of my fami...Hi Suz123<br />I think this maybe a relative of my family also with connection to my Grandfather Ivan Edward Carter, his mothers name is Ada Evelyn CorbettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-4509867015001202412015-03-18T23:17:08.398+13:002015-03-18T23:17:08.398+13:00Hi Bob, not sure if this will reach you after all ...Hi Bob, not sure if this will reach you after all this time (just came back to check a couple of details and saw you reply) but I am a decendent of George Lee Corbett (3rd child of Edward Mann Corbett and Mary-Ann Mainer) - George was my Great-Grandfather. My part of the family all live in Aus but my Dad and I travelled back to NZ a couple years ago to look into our family history and discovered the connection to John Mainer. We found his memorial on the Lychgate at St John's Anglican Church in Waihi. <br />Suz123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11181638747148169755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-8634813024380879742013-11-04T09:52:15.805+13:002013-11-04T09:52:15.805+13:00Hi, I believe this is the grave for John Mainer Co...Hi, I believe this is the grave for John Mainer Corbett is in Waihi Cemetery, Block B:<br />http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2155475&GRid=119752691&<br /><br />The inscription reads:<br />Second Lieut John Mainer Corbett<br />8th Hauraki Rect<br />Killed at Quinns Post Gallipoli<br />8th June 1915 aged 22 years <br /><br />I added this grave to find a grave and was just doing a quick search in case anyone might be interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-61199331757166457212013-03-09T23:34:49.921+13:002013-03-09T23:34:49.921+13:00This is my great uncle. Our family has only just l...This is my great uncle. Our family has only just learned of our connection to him. <br /><br />Thank you so much for you post, it is great to be able to learn more about him, as we had found little information so far. It was also particularly special to see his photo. <br /><br />Your goal is so special. John was unmarried and had no children, so it is so important that his story and others like it be told. All the best for completing your mission.Suz123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11181638747148169755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431486429965340097.post-70683276583334970082011-05-06T13:45:11.054+12:002011-05-06T13:45:11.054+12:00Helen - what a fantastic project. I am recording c...Helen - what a fantastic project. I am recording cemeteries in Canterbury following our earthquakes, so if you want any help locating military memorials etc in this area please don't hesitate to drop me a line. <br /><br />Unfortunately some of the larger monuments were damaged, but it's great to see some (Cust recently) are already being restored.<br /><br />All the best<br />Helen Leggatt<br />Hunting KiwisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com